On Friday 18th August 2023 The REME Museum unveiled a new exhibit: REME & Olympic hero Jim Fox’s 1976 Olympic Vest
Jim Fox’s ’76 Olympic Vest Exhibit Unveiled
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REME Museum to Exhibit Jim Fox’s ’76 Olympic Vest
It is with great sadness that the Corps of REME learned of the sad passing of the Olympic great and former REME serviceman Jeremy (Jim) Robert Fox OLY MBE OBE who died on 28 April 2023 aged 81.
REME Veteran Simon Brown’s Inspirational Journey
Simon Brown overcame serious injury in Basra to lead an inspirational and successful life post-service
The REME Charity Visits Simon Vaughan
CWWO Kelvin Redshaw visited Simon Vaughan earlier this week.
Jeremy Robert ‘Jim’ Fox OBE OLY 1941-2023
It is with great sadness that the Corps of REME learned of the sad passing of the Olympic great and former REME serviceman Jeremy (Jim) Robert Fox OLY MBE OBE who died on 28 April 2023 aged 81.
Chevalier John McOwan celebrates 102 Years!
John McOwan hails from the  Scottish Borders where he recently celebrated his 102nd Birthday at home in Peebles.  The photo shows John reading his birthday card message from Colonel REME and the REME Family, kindly delivered by fellow REME Veteran Major Pat Spence.Â
Edmund Joynson – 102 Years Young!
Last month the Corps Welfare Warrant Officer, WO2 (CSM) Kelvin Redshaw and Maj (Retd) Geordie Wright-Rivers had the immense pleasure of visiting Edmund Joynson at his home in Ashford on the occasion of his 102nd birthday! We were delighted to be able to provide Edmund with the most recent editions of the Craftsman magazine and, more importantly, to hand him the Corps birthday card delivered with sincere best wishes and gratitude of the whole REME Family.
REME Veterans Win Gibraltar Rally
Last year, REME Veteran and Chelsea Pensioner Chris O’ Connor along with friend and colleague Geoff Read embarked on an adventure: the Veterans Car Rally in Gibraltar, which also coincided with the 80th anniversary of REME.
REME REMEmbers
On Thursday 11th November, a small team from RHQ REME and HQ London District, led by Colonel REME and the Corps Secretary, began a very busy weekend of Corps remembrance with a visit to this year’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.Â
REME Dunkirk Veteran Dennis Tocknell – Kit Upgrade
Last month, Maj (Retd) Geordie Wright-Rivers had the honour and pleasure of visiting 98 year-old Corps veteran Dennis Tocknell in Dursley, Gloucestershire to present him with his newly refurbished medals, new beret and Corps tie.
Corps Memorial Day 29 Sep 22
The REME Family came together at the National Memorial Arboretum on Thursday 29 September 2022 to commemorate and celebrate the Corps in this the 80th anniversary year.Â